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Energy Sector 13 January 2026 - 15 January 2026

Oil prices tumble 4% on Trump Iran remarks, putting Exxon and Chevron in focus premarket

Oil prices tumble 4% on Trump Iran remarks, putting Exxon and Chevron in focus premarket

Brent crude dropped 4.27% to $63.68 a barrel and WTI fell 4.32% to $59.34 after President Trump said killings in Iran were ending, easing supply fears. U.S. crude stocks rose by 3.4 million barrels last week. Chevron and Exxon shares slipped in premarket trading after gains Wednesday. The U.S. completed initial Venezuelan oil sales tied to a $2 billion deal, with more expected.
15 January 2026
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SSE stock steadies near highs after Berwick Bank wins 20-year UK wind price deal

SSE stock steadies near highs after Berwick Bank wins 20-year UK wind price deal

SSE shares rose 0.2% to 2,299 pence by 09:26 GMT after the company secured a 20-year UK government contract for 1.4 GW from its Berwick Bank offshore wind project at £89.49/MWh, inflation-linked. The company plans a final investment decision in 2027. Traders are watching for SSE’s trading update on Feb. 4 and the next UK wind auction later this year.
15 January 2026
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Woodside Energy stock edges up on JERA winter LNG deal as Scarborough update nears

Woodside Energy stock edges up on JERA winter LNG deal as Scarborough update nears

Woodside shares closed up 0.4% at A$24.02 after signing a five-year winter LNG supply deal with Japan’s JERA, starting in 2027 and covering three cargoes annually. The Scarborough project remains on track for first gas in the second half of 2026, with commissioning work underway. Energy stocks faced pressure as Brent crude fell and Australian peers Beach Energy and Santos dropped.
15 January 2026
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SLB stock closes at fresh 52-week high as Venezuela oil push keeps traders circling

SLB stock closes at fresh 52-week high as Venezuela oil push keeps traders circling

SLB shares rose 2.3% to $46.97, hitting a 52-week high on heavy volume as oilfield-services stocks outperformed a weaker S&P 500. Investors tracked U.S. policy moves on Venezuela, with Chevron expected to receive an expanded license for Venezuelan oil. SLB’s earnings report is set for January 23. Physical prices for Venezuelan crude narrowed against Brent, signaling changing market flows.
15 January 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock jumps 4% on oil’s Iran-driven swing — what COP traders watch next

ConocoPhillips stock jumps 4% on oil’s Iran-driven swing — what COP traders watch next

ConocoPhillips shares jumped 4.02% to $100.34 at Wednesday’s close, outpacing a broader market decline. Oil prices rose early but reversed after President Trump’s comments on Iran and a bearish U.S. inventory report. WTI crude settled at $62.02 a barrel, then slid further in Asian trading. Markets await Conoco’s Feb. 5 earnings and 2026 guidance.
15 January 2026
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Chevron stock rises on report U.S. may widen Venezuela license as earnings near

Chevron stock rises on report U.S. may widen Venezuela license as earnings near

Chevron shares rose 2.1% to $167.24 in after-hours trading after reports the U.S. will broaden its Venezuela license, possibly boosting production and exports. Drones struck two oil tankers in the Black Sea Tuesday, including one chartered by Chevron; all crew are safe. The S&P 500 fell 0.53%, while energy stocks outperformed. Chevron’s Q4 earnings call is scheduled for Jan. 30.
15 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock dips 2% after Korea AI data center MOU puts orders in focus

Bloom Energy stock dips 2% after Korea AI data center MOU puts orders in focus

Bloom Energy shares dropped 2.3% to $136.55 midday Wednesday after volatile trading. The company signed a memorandum of understanding in South Korea to expand fuel cell power for AI data centers, but the deal is non-binding. Shares surged last week on a $2.65 billion supply deal with American Electric Power. Investors await Bloom’s next earnings report, expected Feb. 26.
14 January 2026
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Denison Mines stock (DNN) rises today as uranium price signals return; Phoenix permits in focus

Denison Mines stock (DNN) rises today as uranium price signals return; Phoenix permits in focus

Denison Mines shares rose 2.4% to $3.43 after Cosa Resources issued 1.96 million shares to Denison under a deferred-consideration deal. Uranium prices neared $100 per pound in long-term contracts, their highest since 2007, as utilities negotiated new supply agreements. Denison is advancing its Phoenix project in Saskatchewan, with federal permitting decisions expected this quarter.
14 January 2026
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Natural Gas Services Group stock is back on the analyst tape — what to watch for NGS next

Natural Gas Services Group stock is back on the analyst tape — what to watch for NGS next

Natural Gas Services Group shares rose 0.2% to $34.26 Wednesday morning despite downgrades from Zacks and Raymond James. Raymond James cut its rating to “outperform” but raised its price target to $42, citing strong demand but limited upside after recent gains. Investors are watching for the next earnings report, expected in March or April, for signals on 2026 gas compression demand.
14 January 2026
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Woodside Energy stock climbs after Scarborough milestone — what investors watch next for WDS

Woodside Energy stock climbs after Scarborough milestone — what investors watch next for WDS

Woodside shares rose 2.6% to A$23.92 after announcing its Scarborough floating production unit arrived at the field off Karratha, marking the project over 91% complete. The company targets first LNG in late 2026. Woodside issued 2.37 million new shares tied to its employee plan for the quarter ending Dec. 31. Oil prices slipped, with Brent crude at $65.27 a barrel.
14 January 2026
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Chevron stock edges higher after-hours as Venezuela crude shift puts CVX in focus

Chevron stock edges higher after-hours as Venezuela crude shift puts CVX in focus

Chevron shares rose 0.9% to $163.87 after hours Tuesday as sources said the company plans to process Venezuelan crude at U.S. refineries in Texas and Mississippi. U.S. crude futures traded at a $4.76 discount to Brent, the widest since April, amid expectations of Venezuelan shipments resuming. Oil prices jumped over 2% on Iran supply fears. Exxon CEO called Venezuela “uninvestable” without legal reforms.
14 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock climbs after-hours as Venezuela tug-of-war and oil rally grab attention

Exxon Mobil stock climbs after-hours as Venezuela tug-of-war and oil rally grab attention

Exxon Mobil shares rose about 2% in after-hours trading Tuesday, lifted by higher oil prices and renewed interest in Venezuela’s oil sector. Reuters reported Exxon still plans to send a team to Venezuela despite pushback from Donald Trump. Investors are watching for Exxon’s quarterly results and conference call on Jan. 30. Exxon shares closed at $126.54, up $2.49.
14 January 2026
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Chevron stock climbs as oil jumps, but drones and a Jan. 17 deadline keep CVX traders on edge

Chevron stock climbs as oil jumps, but drones and a Jan. 17 deadline keep CVX traders on edge

Chevron shares rose 2.2% to $165.95 Tuesday after drones struck two Black Sea tankers, including one chartered by the company. Crude prices jumped as unrest in Iran fueled supply fears, with Brent up 2.5% to $65.44 a barrel. Chevron confirmed all crew are safe. War-risk insurance premiums for Black Sea shipping nearly doubled following the attacks.
13 January 2026
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Exxon stock hits 52-week high as oil jumps on Iran fears and Venezuela pressure builds (XOM)

Exxon stock hits 52-week high as oil jumps on Iran fears and Venezuela pressure builds (XOM)

Exxon Mobil shares hit a 52-week high of $126.99 Tuesday, rising 1.9% as oil prices jumped about 3% on concerns over Iranian exports. Brent crude settled at a seven-week high, with Barclays estimating a $3–$4 per barrel premium from Iran unrest. Investors are watching U.S. policy on Venezuela and Exxon’s Jan. 30 earnings. Chevron, Shell, BP, and ConocoPhillips also gained with crude.
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  • Accenture Stock Poised for Volatile Move Post-Earnings with Possible Six-Year Low
    March 19, 2026, 10:13 AM EDT. Accenture is set to report earnings Thursday before market open, with options pricing indicating a possible 7% swing in stock price either way by week's end. The IT and consulting firm's shares have fallen around 25% year-to-date, pressured by uncertainty over AI impact and tighter U.S. federal spending affecting government contracts. Analysts are divided: Goldman Sachs maintains a buy rating with a $330 target, citing potential sales growth, while Morgan Stanley cut its target to $240, highlighting weak sentiment. Consensus expects 7% revenue growth to $17.87 billion and a slight rise in adjusted earnings per share to $2.84. The mean price target of about $263 suggests significant upside from current levels despite recent volatility.
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